Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
VOD film review: Cloud Atlas
June 26, 2013 | James RA stunning portrait of life across time and worlds, the Wachowskis’ epic is bloated, bewildering and absurdly ambitious. In a good way.Read More
VOD film review: Song for Marion
June 25, 2013 | James RA winning cast and warm-hearted musical numbers make this rousing drama a wonderfully sentimental watch.Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 13
June 25, 2013 | Andrew JonesAs we close in on the end of the mixed Season 4, Episode 13 promises It Gets Better. Sure enough, this is one of the more focussed episodes in the season.
Zeroing in on George Michael for the first time, … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Vikings Season 1, Episode 1
June 24, 2013 | James RFor those in the UK currently experiencing Game of Thrones withdrawal symptoms, LOVEFiLM Instant’s Vikings may seem like a natural substitute. On the surface, it is. There are mountains. There are swords. There are Gods. And, most importantly, there are … Read More
VOD film review: Warrior
June 22, 2013 | Chris BryantThis hard-hitting MMA drama starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton packs a real punch.Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 12
June 19, 2013 | Andrew JonesThe twelfth episode in Netflix’s Arrested Development Season 4, Señoritis, looks at Mae “Maeby” Fünke from the time the Queen Mary was taken over by Lucille all the way to now. We mostly follow her post-film executive career – and … Read More
VOD film review: To the Wonder
June 17, 2013 | James RAt times, it borders on self-parody – but if you’re going to watch a filmmaker parody himself, make sure it’s Terrence Malick.Read More
VOD film review: The Hunter
June 16, 2013 | Chris BryantWillem Dafoe delivers a striking turn as a lone mercenary in this subtle, sharp thriller.Read More
VOD film review: NO
June 14, 2013 | Chris BryantA brave, simple, likeable show of excellence from lead, writer and director.Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 11
June 12, 2013 | Andrew JonesA New Attitude is our second episode with GOB Bluth and moving on from the catch-up between now and Season Three, we find GOB in a decent place. He may not be on track with son Steve Holt – Steve … Read More